Politics
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Politics · United StatesFlock Cameras Face Privacy Backlash Across US Counties
Several US counties are reviewing contracts with Flock Safety after privacy breaches, including misidentified plates and unauthorised tracking. The company is tightening rules for law enforcement use, while cameras have been vandalised in Colorado. Opposition includes abortion activists, though no left-rated outlet covered the story.
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Politics · IndiaCanadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu Visits India for Economic Talks
Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu is visiting Mumbai from September 18-19 to advance trade talks with India. The visit focuses on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and aims to significantly increase bilateral trade.
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls Trump untrustworthy
Ontario Premier Doug Ford stated that Donald Trump is untrustworthy, using colourful analogies to illustrate his point. Ford also called for unity in the face of a trade war.
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Politics · United StatesUS voter groups face funding shortfalls before midterm elections
Several large left-leaning voter engagement and racial justice groups in the US are experiencing significant funding shortfalls and staffing cuts. This comes as voting commences for an election that will decide control of Congress, raising concerns about the impact on turnout and voter protection efforts.
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Politics · United StatesTrump asked Irish President about united Ireland in her lifetime
Irish President Catherine Connolly has stated that Donald Trump inquired about her belief in Ireland's unification within her lifetime. She also confirmed they discussed genocide and the normalisation of war, while defending her sister's right to protest his visit.
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Politics · European UnionPrime Minister Carney seeks deeper EU ties amid US trade war
Prime Minister Mark Carney is travelling to France to address the European Parliament, seeking to deepen ties with the European Union. The visit comes as Canada is engaged in a trade dispute with the United States, with Carney stating a desire for Canada to emerge stronger and more independent from the conflict.
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US deports dozens to Central African Republic, including Afghan with US military ties
The United States deported dozens of people to the Central African Republic on Saturday. Among them was an Afghan man whose brothers had collaborated with the U.S. military and who had been granted protection against deportation to Afghanistan by a U.S. judge.
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Politics · United StatesICE Arrests 1,328 Immigrants in Virginia and Maryland Operation
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 1,328 immigrants during a two-week operation in Virginia and Maryland. Nearly 400 had prior convictions or pending charges, and some were identified as alleged members of transnational criminal organizations.
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Politics · IndiaNSA Doval to visit Beijing for boundary talks
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is travelling to Beijing for the 25th round of Special Representatives talks on the India-China boundary question. The meetings with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi are scheduled for August 23 and 24, ahead of a potential visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to India.
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Politics · United StatesDavid Jolly runs for Florida governor as Democrat after Republican past
David Jolly, a Republican-turned-independent, is running for Florida governor as a Democrat, challenging Rep. Byron Donalds in a state that has shifted strongly Republican. Jolly acknowledges the difficulty of reversing Florida’s ban on transgender girls in school sports but argues Democrats can still compete.
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Florida AG threatens WNBA players with assault charges after Cunningham foul
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said he would charge WNBA players with assault if a foul like the one on Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham occurred in Florida. The threat followed a Flagrant 2 foul by Chicago Sky’s DiJonai Carrington, who was ejected and later claimed the call was due to ‘white privilege’.
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Politics · United StatesUS Supreme Court to revisit gun law precedent in upcoming term
The US Supreme Court will reconsider its gun law precedent this term, addressing cases involving assault weapons bans. All eight outlets carried the same digest, with no left-rated outlet covering the story and no specific case names mentioned.
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Politics · United StatesCarney and Trump Discussed Ukraine and Iran Conflicts
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has spoken with U.S. President Donald Trump multiple times recently, discussing the conflicts in Ukraine and tensions with Iran. Carney stressed the importance of cooperation between the two nations amid ongoing trade disputes.
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Politics · Latin AmericaUS seeks greater access to Venezuela's minerals
The Trump administration is pursuing increased access to Venezuela's mineral resources, including gold. This effort involves consulting US companies on potential investments and aims to counter China's influence in the region, though challenges like illegal mining and weak infrastructure exist.
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West Virginia fire commission failed for 50 years to produce state fire-prevention plan
West Virginia has one of the highest house fire death rates in the US, averaging 32 deaths annually from 2009 to 2023. A 2025 audit found the State Fire Commission had never produced a mandated fire-prevention plan, despite statutory requirements dating to 1976. The current marshal says a plan is now being drafted.
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Politics · United StatesKansas Democrats pick state senator Cindy Holscher to challenge Republican Ty Masterson for governor
Kansas state senator Cindy Holscher won the Democratic primary for governor on 4 August 2026, securing the party’s nomination to face Republican Ty Masterson in November. The race is seen as competitive in a state that has elected governors from the opposite party of the White House for 60 years.
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Politics · United StatesTrump and Rep. Beatty clashed on Kennedy Center call
President Donald Trump reportedly had a heated exchange with Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty during a Kennedy Center board call. A federal judge blocked attempts to add Trump's name to the building, a decision the Justice Department has appealed.
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PoliticsFBI Director Kash Patel says all 10 most wanted fugitives captured
FBI Director Kash Patel announced that all 10 fugitives on the FBI's Most Wanted list have been captured during President Donald Trump's second term. The final fugitive was apprehended in Venezuela over the past weekend.
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Politics · United StatesInmates ask PA Supreme Court to reconsider life sentences
Four individuals serving mandatory life sentences for second-degree murder have asked the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to reconsider their cases. They filed a rare King's Bench petition after the state legislature adjourned without passing legislation to address a prior court ruling that found such sentences unconstitutional.
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Politics · United StatesRobin Morgan, feminist icon and poet, dies at 85
Robin Morgan, a poet, essayist, editor, and prominent second-wave feminist, has died at age 85. Known for her activism and influential writings, Morgan passed away in New York after a period of health issues.
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